ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Cincinnati Bashes Kalamazoo's Party

December 31, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo, MI- The Cincinnati Cyclones didn't have to wait to midnight to start their New Year's celebration. The Cyclones wrapped up the 2009 portion of their schedule defeating the Kalamazoo Wings 3-1 during the 8th Annual New Year's Eve Bash, presented by COOL 101 and WWMT News Channel 3.

An evenly contested opening 20 minutes of play tilted in favor of Cincinnati late in period, when Scott Reynolds continued to be a thorn in the side of Kalamazoo. Reynolds gave the Cyclones the lead 15:06 into the period with his 13th tally of the year. The goal was also his eighth lamp-lighter and 11th point overall in seven games versus the K-Wings.

Continuing to be a goaltending duel in the second period, neither team was able to tickle the twine. The Cyclones out-shot the K-Wings 11-7 in the middle stanza. Generating a majority of their opportunities on the power-play, Cincinnati was 0-for-3 with a man-advantage in the period, while the K-Wings went 0-for-1.

Earning some breathing room in the third period, Matt Pierce intercepted a pass in the K-Wings zone and turned it into his team-leading 15th goal of the season.

Down by two goals with less than five minutes remaining in the regulation, Andrew Fournier notched his team-leading 15th of the year to bring the K-Wings back to within a single goal.

A Cincinnati penalty late in the game gave Kalamazoo the opportunity to pull even; however, with an empty net, a K-Wings miscue in the Cyclones zone led to an insurance shorthanded goal from Barrett Ehgoetz (12th).

Earning the victory, Robert Mayer stopped 25 shots to improve his record to 9-5-0-0 and 4-0-0-0 against Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo's Ryan Nie turned aside 26 shots in the loss to drop his mark to 7-4-1-0 and 1-2-0-0 versus Cincinnati.

For Game Stats: http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=7481

Heading on the road to start the New Year, the K-Wings will travel to the Lucas County Arena tomorrow, Friday, January 1st for a 7 p.m. encounter against the Toledo Walleye.

Kalamazoo will return to Wings Stadium this Saturday, January 2nd for a 7:30 p.m. face-off versus Toledo on Star Wars Night.

Besides being encouraged to dress as their favorite Stars Wars character, fans will have the opportunity to take pictures with characters from the movie. In total, nearly 20 characters from the Star Wars movies will be represented thanks to the 501st Legion costuming group. Fans will also have the opportunity to participate in a Blaster Range in Hospitality Hall. The interactive exhibits can be done for a $1 donation with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

Single-game tickets for any of the K-Wings 36 regular season home games are currently on sale at the Wings Stadium Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Wings Stadium Ticket Office during regular business hours at (269) 345-5101.

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